Abstract: The invention concerns a headwear item, formed of a headdress (1) open or closed, fitted with 2 visor (2) and elastic means (3) co-operating with said headdress (1). According to the invention, said headdress exhibits at least one cut-out (4) at least over a portion of its periphery, and said elastic means (3) co-operate with said headdress (1) at least at said cut-out (4) and remain visible at said cut-out (4).

Abstract: An improved fashion accessory band formed of elastic material is provided, wherein opposing ends of an elongated band of elastic material are coupled together to form an annular-shaped accessory. The outer face is decorated and can include a label and one or more circumferential stripe-like decorations printed or constructed thereon, so that there is no need to cover the surface of the band with a layer of additional fabric or other covering material.

Abstract: A band, including an extendable loop and worn around a user's arm, is used to apply a compressive force to an attacker's neck in self-defense. When the user positions the hand associated with the band against one side of the neck and grasps the extendable loop from the other side of the neck with the other hand, the user's arms become interconnected. This traps the attacker's neck between the user's interconnected arms and the extendable loop, and allows the user to apply a compressive force to the attacker's neck by simply extending the interconnected arms. The compressive force constricts the flow of blood in the carotid arteries that eventually incapacitate the attacker.

Abstract: The wrist or headband described herein is of composite construction, specifically, an essentially continuous elastic band or sleeve, which is anatomically conforming in overall dimensions to the approximate wrist or headband size of a wearer; and, a moisture absorbent material, associated with at least one end of the sleeve, to wick moisture from the interface of a wearer and the sleeve into a reservoir located on the exterior surface of the sleeve. The sleeve is preferably fabricated of the same material as the foam fabric used in the fabrication of a SCUBA diver's suit, specifically, a closed cell foam. The thickness of such materials is generally uniform throughout the device and designed to provide more than adequate thermal insulation for the source of cooling energy housed within the device. The sleeve is further modified on the interior surface thereof (also “skin contact surface”) to accommodate a source of thermal energy (also “chill pack”).

Abstract: A foldable, weather-resistant reference guide for wearing on the arm, torso, or leg. The foldable, weather-resistant reference guide is attached to a soft, flexible keeping member that holds the reference guide in a folded configuration. The keeping member is connected to or comprised of at least one flexible strap such as an elastic strap that encircles the arm, torso, or leg. The reference guide itself is made of a synthetic fiber paper for weather-resistance. The reference guide folds-up when not in use and is held in place by the keeping member so that the reference guide does not interfere with any physical activities such as snow skiing. The keeping member and reference guide can be opened, unfolded, refolded, and closed with only one hand, even while wearing bulky gloves. The entire invention is made of flexible materials that are comfortable, durable, and safe to a person wearing the article and participating in a rigorous physical activity. The reference guide is typically a map.

Abstract: A band, including an extendable loop and worn around a user's arm, is used to apply a compressive force to an attacker's neck in self-defense. When the user positions the hand associated with the band against one side of the neck and grasps the extendable loop from the other side of the neck with the other hand, the user's arms become interconnected. This traps the attacker's neck between the user's interconnected arms and the extendable loop, and allows the user to apply a compressive force to the attacker's neck by simply extending the interconnected arms. The compressive force constricts the flow of blood in the carotid arteries that eventually incapacitate the attacker.

Abstract: The present invention provides an impact structure for the absorption of impact forces to the body. The impact structure is worn about a joint and/or muscle group of the body to protect that particular area from forceful blows in such common activities as football, basketball, construction work, etc. The impact structure generally comprises a sheath that fits snugly about the body part of a wearer, one or more impact zones which absorb the impact of a blow, and/or a protective cover which positions the impact zones to be in their correct-anatomical position on a wearer's body member. The protective cover is also used to provide a further defense about the a wearer's body member.

Abstract: A cooling bracelet having a hollow chamber for holding a frozen liquid such as water. The cooling bracelet has a hollow chamber with a plug so the user may easily refill the hollow chamber with a freezable liquid and freeze the bracelet for cooling purposes. The cooling bracelet also has a detachable watch face, which is attached by hook and loop material to the cooling bracelet, on the opposite side from the hollow member holding frozen liquid. The cooling bracelet has a stretchable band so any size wrist can use the cooling bracelet. The stretchable band allows the user to slide the cooling bracelet over the hand to the wrist.

Abstract: Disposable wrist trap including conductive fibers or yarns and a fabric belt. The conductive fibers or yarns have a conductivity within 10 &OHgr;/sq to 107 &OHgr;/sq capable of removing static electricity entrained by human body. The conductive fibers or yarns are used in the fabric belt to form a wide fabric which is cut into a slender belt. One end of the belt is wound to form a loop, while the other end is connected with an insertion terminal, a clip member or a copper foil for grounding in accordance with conditions of different working sites. A user, especially the one who rarely contacts with electronic parts will be able to fit the wrist trap to the wrist or ankles more conveniently and comfortably.

Abstract: A device for securing a ring to a person's finger. The device comprises an elongated loop connected at one end to a wristband. The loop has a free end away from the wristband that can be threaded through the ring, after which the wristband is threaded though the loop between the free end and the ring and pulled until the loop is wrapped snugly around the ring. The ring is then placed on the person finger and the wristband is placed in the person's wrist, thereby securing the ring.

Abstract: The within invention utilizes the current technology in knitting machines to manufacture a two piece apparel integrated as one seamlessly knitted article as opposed to the old art where the two pieces of apparel are knitted separately and later stitched or sewed together to produce one article of clothing.

Abstract: The wrist cover disclosed herein includes a generally cylindrical tubular member formed of fabric, fleece, etc., having forward and rearward ends. The forward and rearward ends of the tubular member are elasticized to seal the ends to the arm and hand of the wearer. An aperture is formed in the side wall of the tubular member, adjacent the forward end, to permit the wearer's thumb to project outwardly from the tubular member. Elastic bands encircling the aperture form a seal around the thumb, when in use.

Abstract: An apparatus to be worn around an extremity of a user. The apparatus including a body portion, the body portion having at least one pocket, the pocket configured such that the pocket is accessible to the user while the user is wearing the apparatus, the body portion also defining a circumference approximately the circumference of the extremity.

Abstract: A novel article of thermal clothing for covering the underlying area at the gap between a coat sleeve and a glove. The article of clothing comprises a tube having a distal portion terminating in a distal end, a proximal portion terminating in a proximal end, and side opening formed in the distal portion adjacent to but spaced from the distal end. The tube is sized so that it can be snugly fit over the wearer's hand and forearm so that the distal end of the tube is positioned near the midpalm area of the hand, the proximal end of the tube is positioned at the forearm area, and the wearer's thumb extends out through the tube's side opening. The tube is formed out of a flexible, somewhat stretchable material capable of providing good thermal insulation.

Abstract: Arm coverings (12, 14, 22-27) are provided which include an elongated, tubular, fabric body (28, 52, 66, 84, 94) presenting upper arm-receiving openings (30, 54, 68, 86, 96) as well as lower sections (36, 64, 72, 90, 98) which envelop an area in proximity to a user's wrist. Each covering (12, 14, 22-27) includes words or other indicia on the tubular bodies (28, 52, 66, 84, 94). In some forms, the words or indicia is located on the undersides of the tubular bodies (28, 52, 66, 84, 94) and becomes visible when the user's arms (16,18) are raised. Some coverings include couplers (34, 56, 70, 82, 90) which serve to hold the arm coverings in position. The coverings (12, 14, 22-27) may be worn by sports enthusiasts or others wishing to express themselves at a sporting event or the like by raising their arms.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a handling device. The device has an elongated flexible body, a receiving loop, and first and second fastening apparatuses. The elongated flexible body has a first end, a second end, a first terminal end, a top surface, and a bottom surface. The receiving loop is formed at the first end by having the first terminal end securely interconnected to a predetermined position on the elongated flexible body to form an interconnection section on one of the surfaces. The first fastener apparatus is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on one of the surfaces and near the first end. The second fastener apparatus is securely attached to the elongated flexible body on the surface opposite the first fastener apparatus and near the second end, and releasably attaches to the first fastener.

Abstract: A hand-down indicator for aiding a football official in tracking play of an American-style football game including a pocket for holding and storing accessory items which may be easily accessed by the official during the game is provided. The down indicator also preferably includes an elastic wristband configured to be wrapped around the official's wrist, and a finger loop extending from the wristband. The pocket may be positioned on an inside surface of the wristband, or on an outside surface of the wristband and is sized to house the accessory items. In one embodiment, the pocket may include a flap for covering the open end of the pocket. In another embodiment, a cleat checking device which may be used by the official to check the size of a player's cleats during the game is removably supported within the pocket. The cleat checking device may also be attached to the finger loop to provide easy access thereto and to prevent misplacement of the cleat checking device.

Abstract: A method for making knitted articles incorporating parts similar to lace in a knitted article. Using the method the parts similar to lace are made directly on a knitwear or hosiery machine so they are integral and united with the remaining parts of the article. The method includes knitting selectively a first elastic or stretch thread and at least a second non-elastic thread wherein the position of the second non-elastic thread is reversed with respect to the needles fed according to a program.

Abstract: A powder dispensing device for dispensing moisture absorbing powder to a person during the play of a sport or other physical activity is claimed. The device includes a wrist band that is worn around the wrist. The wrist band supports a pocket, wherein the pocket defines a confined area. Contained within the confined area of the pocket is a volume of powder. The powder can be contained in a bag or can be directly poured into the pocket. As least a portion of the structure of the pocket is porous to the powder. As such, when the pocket on the wrist band is contacted, a small amount of powder is dispensed.

Abstract: The Style-N-Sleeve is designed to alleviate the saturation of clothing by potentially harmful pathogens such as lice, ringworms, scabies, hair particles, dandruff, etc. It is also designed to keep these pathogens out of direct contact with the skin of the stylists. In doing so, the sleeve is constructed of a light thin breathable material that is either worn over clothing or the bare arm. The texture of this material is semi-water repellant and very smooth allowing hair particles and these pathogens to easily slide off. Without the clothing being saturated with these pathogens, the invention assists in the improvement of the overall hygiene of the stylists and the sanitation of the profession.

Abstract: A fluorescent orange, elongated, tubular, thin-walled device, and method of manufacture, that is substantially rectangular in appearance when laying flat and fully extended, having an open end and an opposing end closed with a small hole adapted for insertion of a hand or foot, which when deployed over a human limb substantially covers it. The selected thickness of the plastic material used allows the device to be flexible, stretch without tearing, and have sufficient rigidity for use without straps or ties. Surface markings can provide cutting lines to shorten the device for children, advertising indicia, and/or aesthetic design. A pocket and small perforations to enhance user comfort in warm weather are also optional. Applications can include, but are not limited to, use by stranded motorists, law enforcement officers, airport personnel, school crossing guards, cyclists, hikers, downhill and cross-country skiers, hunters, people stranded at sea, and private pilots in downed airplanes.

Abstract: An athletic wrist support for teaching proper throwing techniques includes an inner body member, preferably made from a soft, flexible material such as Neoprene, which has hook and loop fastening straps to secure the wrist support to the arm. A substantially rigid plate member is attached on an outer portion of the inner body member in such a way that it fits on the upper forearm of a wearer and extends from just below the knuckles on the back of the hand down below the wrist, to prevent pronation motion of the wrist. In a preferred embodiment, the plate member is made from a strong, lightweight plastic, which is substantially rigid, but which will bend under extreme pressure. An outer body member, also preferably made from Neoprene, is attached to an upper portion of the plate member. The outer body member also has hook and loop fasteners that are used to secure the outer body member about the plate member and the inner body member.

Abstract: A sports pad for use by a contact sports player, such as a football player, provides a protective pad which improves the ability of the wearer of the sports pad to hold on to a ball, such as a football. The sports pad includes a tubular member which defines first and second opposed open ends and has a padded section. A high friction surface is provided on the tubular member, which extends from the first open end to the second open end and at least over a non-padded section of the tubular member. Preferably, the high friction surface is formed form a high friction material, such as vinyl material, a PVC material, a rubber material, a neoprene material, or a latex material. The high friction surface may include projections formed from the high friction material.

Abstract: An exercise grip and method for its use in coupling an object such as a handle or a weight to the hand of a user. The exercise grip has a body including a base portion with first and second opposing ends for retaining the handle or weight to the base portion. First and second strap portions are attached to and extend from opposite sides of the body along an axis of the body and are sized and shaped to extend around the back of the user's hand with the first strap portion extending between the thumb and forefinger of the user's hand and the second strap portion passing over the metacarpus region of the user's hand. The first and second strap portions meet and are attached to one another around the user's wrist.

Abstract: A wearable carrier including a band that can be worn on the body of a user, and a pouch member detachably connected to the band. The pouch member includes at least one storage compartment for storing personal items of the user. The wearable carrier can be made in different sizes so that it can be attached to different parts of a user's body. This allows the wearable carrier to double, for example, as a hair-holding device or sweat band.

Abstract: A device for protecting a decorative ring or band worn on the finger includes a wristband, a retaining member worn on a finger beyond the ring or band, and means for connecting the retaining member to the wristband.

Abstract: Protective glove of coat of mail material characterised in that the band for holding the glove (1) in position is constituted by a strip (6) which is rolled up on itself in such a manner as to constitute a spiral spring which is movable between, on the one hand, an open position and, on the other hand, a retracted position towards which it is returned if no external force is exerted on it, the spiral spring (6) being able to slide in the annular pocket (3) in order to move towards the open position under the action of the force exerted by the user when he puts the glove (1) on, before being automatically returned to the retracted position in order to hold the glove around the user's wrist

Abstract: A dressing glove is set forth. It is constructed for wearing while putting on garments likely to tear easily including sheer garments and stockings. Preferably, it incorporates fingertips which are knit with a high thread count cloth or which is polished and slick in the fashion of satin, thereby reducing the areas which might snag the sheer cloth, and also includes an elongate sleeve extending up the forearm of the user. In the sleeve, there is one or more eyelets which fully encircle the sleeve and which enclose elastic bands. In addition, the end of the sleeve terminates at a cuff which has a pucker string in it to enable it to be tied if desired.

Abstract: A jewelry cover, for selectively covering an article of jewelry present on a finger or wrist, comprising an outer cover having a first end, a second end, an inside, and an outside. A pair of elastic strips are stitched to the inside of the outer cover, and extend substantially between the first end and second end. A fastening device comprises a first fastener component and a second fastener component. The first fastener component is mounted at the first end on the outside of the outer cover. The second fastener component is mounted at the second end on the inside of the outer cover. The jewelry cover is selectively wrapped around the finger or wrist forming a loop thereabout, and the first fastener component and second fastener component are secured to each other to secure the jewelry cover thereto.

Abstract: A hand mounted pocket for placement on a back of a hand. The hand mounted pocket comprises: a wrist band, at least one finger band, and a pocket panel. The wrist band is annular and is sized to engage a person's wrist. The at least one finger band is annular and is sized to engage at least one finger of a person's hand. The wrist band and the at least one finger band are joined by the pocket panel, wherein an upper portion of the pocket panel is attached to the at least one finger band, and a lower portion of the pocket panel is attached to the wrist band. The pocket panel is sized to extend across a back portion of a hand, the pocket panel has at least one pocket therein.

Abstract: An orthosis for external application to the wrist for treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, which applies simultaneous yet independent bilateral parallel midline compression along with simultaneous yet independent anterior midline torsion to the distal ends of the radius and ulna and the lateral and medial wall of the carpal bones. The orthoses relaxes the flexor retinaculum (transverse and volar carpal ligaments), reverses anterior to posterior prolapse of the carpal tunnel, and reduces stress on the median nerve, ligaments and bursa traversing the wrist. The device is constructed to allow full and unrestricted movement of the wrist, hand and fingers. The device utilizes a flexible substrate to which are attached releasable compression elements for positioning at the distal end of the radius and ulna at the lateral walls of the carpal tunnel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a health band contributing to promotion or maintenance of health without causing metal contact allergy, consisting of a soft and flexible band body having at least a three-layer structure consisting of a front surface layer, an intermediate layer and a rear surface layer; a titanium-containing material dispersed in the intermediate layer; and a fastener which is engaged with one of the front surface layer and the rear surface layer against the other layer so as to maintain the band body in a wrapped state.

Abstract: A weight lifting support and cushion device for attachment to a user's hand and a hand grippable portion of an exercise device, such as, for example, an exercise or weight lifting bar. This weight lifting support and cushion device includes two double overlay straps, a prop brace, a recoil tip, foundational connector, and a split cushion support system. The device could be worn on either the left or the right hand of the user; and in instances where both hands are required to grip the exercise device, a weight lifting support and cushion device will be worn on both hands. The two double overlay straps are secured to the prop brace on their first ends and extend substantially parallel until they converge at the recoil tip. The foundational connector has looped ends through which a double overlay strap is inserted so that the double overlay straps together slide freely within the looped ends of the foundational connector.

Abstract: A one-piece wrap-around wrist guard is provided that includes a plurality of flexible plastic supports or stays positioned above and below the wrist. The wrap-around support structure helps absorb and distribute forces from a fall rather than transmitting them to the wrist, arm, elbow and shoulder.

Abstract: A novel article of thermal clothing for covering the underlying area at the gap between a coat sleeve and a glove. The article of clothing comprises a tube having a distal portion terminating in a distal end, a proximal portion terminating in a proximal end, and side opening formed in the distal portion adjacent to but spaced from the distal end. The tube is sized so that it can be snugly fit over the wearer's hand and forearm so that the distal end of the tube is positioned near the midpalm area of the hand, the proximal end of the tube is positioned at the forearm area, and the wearer's thumb extends out through the tube's side opening. The tube is formed out of a flexible, somewhat stretchable material capable of providing good thermal insulation.

Abstract: A light-reflection band device has a protection band, a flexible plate disposed on the protection band, a base band disposed on the flexible plate, a transparent layer disposed on the base band, and a liquid solution and a large number of light-reflection particles disposed between the transparent layer and the base band. A periphery of the protection band, a periphery of the flexible plate, a periphery of the base band, and a periphery of the transparent layer are melted together.

Abstract: Sportswear design that would allow the individual to interchange an array of decorative patches having hook and loop fastener material similar to the material sold under the trademark VELCRO onto garments. Patches could be changed daily. Combination sportswear consists of hats, coats, and gym bags. Patches would adhere to the sportswear by pressing hook and loop fastener components together. By using professional and college logos, the wearer can create a plurality of different allegiance toward his or her sports teams. Every team has specific colors. In order to know what color sports apparel you want to purchase, you first must decide on a team that you want to represent. If an individual chooses to support Pittsburgh teams, he or she would choose black or gold combination sports apparel then could purchase the Steeler, Pirate, and Penguin kits. By having one coat, you can support three teams. Also, other teams such as the San Diego Chargers, Oakland Raiders, etc.

Abstract: A wrist and hand support for bowlers, including an elongated cushioned base supporting an elongated laterally or transversely flexible brace member against the back of the hand and wrist of the bowler. Straps having hook and pile fasteners releasably retain the brace member in position as well as the cushioned base on the bowler's hand and wrist. The brace member includes an elongated sheath having open end pockets for receiving the opposite ends of a plurality of spaced-apart rods arranged in spaced-apart relationship. The rods are rigid and may be arranged in parallel or in angled relationship on the sheath with the separating sheath material forming flexible areas permitting the brace member to flex laterally along its length or about its longitudinal axis as viewed from the end of the brace member. Therefore, the user's hand and wrist are rigidly supported which aids the bowler in delivering a bowling ball down a bowling alley.

Abstract: A support device comprising, a ring having inner and outer surfaces which, when fitted around a part of the body, lifts that part of the body clear of the surface on which the outer surface of the ring rests, and which permits the said part of the body to move. In a preferred embodiment the support device is U-shaped, is adapted to elevate the head of a user, and is removably attachable to the head of the user with the aid of a slider strap.

Abstract: An athletic band structure having a knitted-in distinct design and a method of manufacturing such a band are described. The athletic bands are knit using a jacquard patterning mechanism to form a patterned tubular structure having one or more individual courses, each of which have adjacent wales knit from visually distinct yarns. The tubular structure is formed into a finished band in one of several ways. In one method of the invention, the patterned tubular structure is folded axially and seamed to form a double layer structure. The seam can then be repositioned to a central portion of the athletic band where it is not visible when the band is worn. In the production of a high performance embodiment of the invention, upper and lower sections of the patterned tubular structure are knit from a specialty yarn such as a wicking or insulating yarn, which results in the completed athletic band having superior moisture absorption capabilities as well as an integrally formed design.

Abstract: A device (and method) for securing a glove (or mitten) having two opposing ends and fastener for releasably fastening the opposing ends together to define the first strap as a continuous loop having a circumference extending over the glove around the wrist of the hand. A second strap is provided having a fixed end connected to the first strap and a free end which extends substantially perpendicular from a first part of the continuous loop of the first strap over the glove between two adjacent digits of the hand. The free end of the second strap has a fastener for releasably fastening the second strap to a second part of the continuous loop substantially circumferentially opposite the first part of the continuous loop. In the case where the glove defines a mitten, the above two adjacent digits are the thumb and index finger of the hand. The free end of the second strap of the device may further have a tapered width along a portion of the free end which extends between the two adjacent digits.

Abstract: A lightweight, padded, washable multi-purpose hand protector comprising a fingerless half glove for baseball players, football players, boxers and martial artists to protect the hands and knuckles.

Abstract: A wearing accessory for use as a hair fastener, armband or legband and a method of making the same. The accessory includes an annular, flexible sleeve of cloth in which is provided a central annular pocket between outer portions. An annular flat elastic band is captured in the pocket with its wide dimension generally perpendicular to the radius of the band and sleeve but is allowed to move in the pocket. The accessory has an unstressed contracted condition wherein the sleeve is gathered circumferentially in closely bunched wrinkles along the pocket and is gathered in more widely spaced undulations or ruffles in the outer portions, and these undulations wind in a serpentine manner circumferentially of the accessory, partially or completely spiraling therearound, thereby creating a distinctive appearance. The accessory also has a stressed expanded conditions wherein the wrinkles and undulations remain, albeit each more widely spaced than in the unstressed condition.

Abstract: A weightlifting hand strap for use with a weightlifting bar having a spring strip, a strap of fibrous material covering an exterior of the spring strip, and a wrist loop formed at an end of the strap. The wrist loop serves to extend around a human wrist. The spring strip is a self-coiling strip which is operable to self-roll to thereby roll up the strip around the weightlifting bar. The strap covers the strip such that the strip resides interior of the strap. The wrist loop is formed of a fibrous material integrally connected with the strap. The wrist loop extends outwardly generally transversely to the longitudinal axis of the strap. The spring strip is operable so as to self-roll in a direction facing the wrist loop.

Abstract: A wrist and hand support for bowlers, including an elongated cushioned base supporting an elongated laterally or transverseley flexible brace member against the back of the hand and wrist of the bowler, is disclosed. Straps having hook and pile fasteners releasably retain the brace member in position and retains the cushioned base on the bowler's hand and wrist. The brace member includes an elongated sheath having open end pockets for receiving the opposite ends of a plurality of spaced-apart rods arranged in spaced-apart relationship. The rods are rigid and may be arranged in parallel or in angled relationship on the sheath with the separating sheath material forming flexible areas permitting the brace member to flex laterally along its length or about its longitudinal axis as viewed from the end of the brace member. Therefore, the user's hand and wrist are rigidly supported which aids the bowler in delivering a bowling ball down a bowling alley.

Abstract: A sweatband adapted to be worn upon the wrist of a user during exercise activity is fabricated as a tubular elasticized band of water absorbent material having an external compliant pocket. A transparent window is centered in the pocket to permit visualization of cards insertable into the pocket and containing indicia related to the exercise activity. A border of attachment substrate is disposed about the perimeter of the pocket. First and second sets of markers are releasibly attached to the attachment substrate in a manner which can record the progress or status of the exercise activity.

Abstract: A garment having pockets or other enclosures capable of mounting cooling packs such as gel packs therein. Thermally sensitive indicators, such as sensitive color gauge strips, are used to display the packs current effective temperatures. Thermal garment openings allow the packs to transmit cold to a user while the thermal indicators inform the user if the packs are too cold or too warm to be effective. Many different types of garments may utilize the principles behind this invention including headbands, wristbands and body vests.

Abstract: A sweatband is made at least partially of towel fabric, and may be composed of two, three, or more plies (20, 90, 170) of fabric. Fabric material is cut, sewed, and folded to a shape adapted to provide an interior portion for carrying small articles and/or for cleaning or drying other articles. The interior portion of some embodiments has a laterally-opening pocket (100) which is folded longitudinally along a fold line (40) when in use. Other embodiments have an elastic strip (160) which folds transversely inside a fold connecting two side portions. The elastic strip (160) provides an expandable opening for inserting fingers. The elastic strip may be attached to the interior portion of the sweatband at one or more intermediate places along the length of the elastic strip, to define separate loops (225) for two or more individual fingers.Fasteners (140, 150), such as hook-and-loop fastener strips at the two ends, provide for connecting the ends to make a closed loop to fit a wrist.

Abstract: This invention concerns a ring shaped member for hand wear on a hand of a person which comprises an inner ring shaped section and an upper ring shaped section, the inner ring section having an inwardly bulged ring shaped area bulged in a direction towards the upper ring shaped section for nested contact with hand palm skin covering bodies of metacarpals of a person's hand palm for enabling the ring shaped member to snugly fit around a hand of a person with an upper section of the ring shaped member being snugly engageable with a top hand surface of the hand on an opposite side of the metacarpals on the person's hand, the ring shaped member having an interior ring shaped surface including the upper and inner ring shaped sections which are shaped for snug fitted engagement about a person's hand with the inwardly bulged area serving to lock with an identical area of the hand palm to assist in holding the ring shaped member in place on the hand of a person.

Abstract: The present invention provides a device and method of use of the device to support the carpals which may aid in the prevention and treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related conditions. The device is a band which comprises a strip of flexible material about one half inch wide by one quarter inch thick which includes hook and loop type attachment means on opposite sides of its ends. The band can be fastened to itself around the carpal area of a user to provide specific support only to the carpal area of the user.